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Cordoba C10 CD Classical, All-Solid Woods, Acoustic Nylon String Guitar, Luthier Series, with Polyfoam Case

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Style: Includes Case


Color: Cedar


Features

  • Solid Canadian cedar top
  • Solid Indian rosewood back and sides
  • Hand inlaid Mother-of-Pearl "Esteso" Rosette
  • Indian rosewood bridge with ebony fingerboard
  • Includes Cordoba Polyfoam case

Description

One of the original models in Cordoba’s Luthier series, the Cordoba C10 is built with the choice of a solid Canadian cedar top or solid European spruce top with solid Indian rosewood back and sides. The C10 features a fan bracing pattern, which gives the center of the soundboard more surface area to vibrate and respond to the tension of the strings. A more responsive soundboard makes the guitar louder, and provides better tone. The C10 is the perfect choice for the serious classical guitarist, or for any player looking to upgrade to a concert-level instrument at an affordable price. Like every guitar in the Luthier series, the C10 is built with Spanish heel construction, where the top of the guitar is attached to the neck, the sides are added next, and the guitar’s body is sealed by the installation of the back. This construction feature allows the entire instrument to vibrate as one unified piece. The C10 has the neck shape and flat fingerboard characteristic of traditional classical guitars, and includes the added benefit of a two-way truss rod built into the neck. Cordoba recently expanded upon the C10, offering two new options that appeal to guitarists from all backgrounds: the C10 Parlor, which has a 7/8 size body shape and 50mm nut width, and the C10 Crossover, which is a full size guitar with a slim neck profile, radiused fingerboard, and 48mm nut width. Aesthetic touches like the mother-of-pearl weave rosette inspired by a 1920’s Domingo Esteso guitar add a touch of vintage elegance to this best-seller. Other premium features include an ebony fingerboard, rosewood bridge, high gloss finish, and Savarez Cristal Corum strings. The C10 includes Cordoba’s lightweight polyfoam case.

Brand: Cordoba


Color: Cedar


Top Material Type: Cedar


Body Material: Wood


Back Material Type: Rosewood


Neck Material Type: Mahogany


Fretboard Material Type: Ebony


String Material Type: Nylon


Hand Orientation: Right


Guitar Bridge System: Fixed


Item Weight: 4.41 pounds


Product Dimensions: 46 x 8 x 18 inches


Item model number: C10 CD/IN


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: December 1, 2008


Back Material: Rosewood


Body Material: Wood


Color Name: Cedar


Fretboard Material: Ebony


Scale Length: 25.6


String Material: Nylon


Top Material: Cedar


Neck Material Type: Mahogany


Number of Strings: 6


Guitar Bridge System: Fixed


Material Type: Rose Wood


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    • Great Build Quality and Awesome Sound
Style: Includes Case Color: Cedar
Review Image by Sandanayake Sandanayake
I received my Cordoba C10 today and I was able to spend some time with it. Just wanted to share my experience and opinion assuming it could be helpful to someone who's looking at this guitar as an option. MY BACKGROUND I'm a beginner player, who has been learning classical guitar on-and-off for about 6 years. I have owned a Yamaha C40, a Cort classical guitar, and currently own a Yamaha CG122MSH (bought 2 months ago on Amazon). So, pretty much I've been playing low-end, entry-level guitars. A QUEST TO FIND AN INTERMEDIATE LEVEL GUITAR Before making my decision to buy a Cordoba C10, I spend a lot of time online reading reviews, watching guitar review videos on YouTube, and sometimes playing guitars at the local Guitar Center. My objective was to buy something at $1,000 or below. I researched Cordoba C5/C7/C9/C10, All Alhambra models under $1,000, La Patrie models (especially Collection and Presentation models), and some Kremona models. At Guitar Center, I played a Cordoba C5, a Kremona, and Alhambra 10P (if I'm not mistaken). After all that, I decided to go with Cordoba C10 due to a lot of factors. WHY AMAZON? There were other online shops that had C10 for the same price and free shipping. But no 2-day shipping. Some places had C10 for a few dollars less, but they charged for shipping. SHIPPING & DELIVERY This was one of my worries. I usually take good care of my guitars, but I was not sure the package carries (this came through UPS) would know what this is and take good care. When it arrived, the outer box didn't even have a dent. There was an inner box as well. Once that was opened, the Polyform case was securely packed with a lot of packing paper. It couldn't have been more secure than that. FIRST IMPRESSIONS When the Polyform case was opened, I was absolutely delighted. I immediately felt the new guitar smell. The guitar finish was absolutely brilliant. I checked every corner and surface to find an imperfection and there was none. The build quality was the highest of all guitar that I've played. I also noticed that it was heavier than many other guitars that I've played. Most probably due to the construction and truss rod. The guitar is absolutely quality and beautiful. PLAYABILITY After tuning the guitar, I played a few pieces that I've been practicing for the last few days. The playability is comparatively much better compared to my Yamaha. The left hand was much more relaxed. It was easy to glide the left hand on the polished neck (Yamaha's body is matte). The tuning pegs were smooth and didn't notice any play or slip or anything. SOUND What a difference! I really felt the difference between my Spruce Yamaha and Cedar C10. While the same piece on Yamaha was more elaborated and clear (especially the highs), C10 gave a nice, balanced, full and warmer sound. Like many reviews have pointed out elsewhere, the strings that come with C10 doesn't really give the highs out (Savarez Corum HT as far as I know). But the bases were fantastic. The sound the guitar produced, even with the strings that comes with it, was great. In the coming many weeks, I'm planning to experiment with some strings that I'm familiar with (and some for the first time) to see what I'd really like. Some have said Savarez Corum bases with La Belle 2001 trebles have given the best results, so that's something I'm looking forward to as well. But at the end of the day, it's everyone's preference and I might end up with something no one has suggested already. NEXT STEPS As suggested by luthiers and guitarists who know what they are talking about, I've already ordered humidifies for both my guitars. I'm planning to keep these in the cases, so the guitars won't get dry due to the low humidity in New England in this time of the year. Planning to buy a bunch of strings, experiment with them (each set for 3-4 weeks) and find what I like the most. Although the Polyform case is more than adequate to house the guitar at home, a hard-shell case might be a really good investment. A hard-shell case may provide a better seal for the humidification than the Polyform case. I'll also update this review, maybe in 6 months to share what's going on. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019 by Sandanayake Sandanayake
    • Excellent Guitar
Style: Includes Case Color: Cedar
I play some virtuoso guitar repertoire and this is the best of my 4 classicals. The D'Addario Extended Life Extra Hard Tension strings is a good match for this guitar. It affords excellent sustain with some loss of clarity but finding the perfect tone for the perfect song is the holy grail isn't it and seldom attained. I've yet to play one of the signature model Cordoba's which no doubt sound better but 4 grand better who knows. This one sounds pretty darn good for the money. If you get one with protruding frets call Amazon and see if they will extend your warranty period and then let the guitar sit for 2 or 3 weeks in a 50% humidity. I think you may be pleasantly surprised with the result. The guitar was probably perfect at the factory and just dried up in storage. It's not a permanent disease. At least it wasn't in my case. Over humidifying a guitar is probably worse because it kills tone. To be able to buy a guitar this good at this price point is a miracle unto itself and we should appreciate it. I want to add a note about nut width/50 vs 52mm. The regular C10 is 52 the parlor is 50. I have a C9 with a 50mm nut. It depends on your preferences, hand size and what repertoire you're playing. Mertz material was composed on a narrow necked classical guitar and he would wrap his thumb around to get bass notes at least on occasion. This changes the tone and the dynamics of what you're doing and can mean the difference between success and failure when it comes to mastering one of his pieces. Don't be too set in your preferences as there is seldom a holy grail. If the instrument was manufactured well with good tone woods you can most likely make it work. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023 by Slo-Hand
    • Beautiful guitar for a reasonable price, but needed set up
Style: Includes Case Color: Spruce
I had been playing classical guitar for two years when I purchased this guitar. I was looking to upgrade from my beginner Yamaha to an intermediate instrument. I also wanted solid spruce and rosewood with inlaid mother of pearl. In this price range, the Cordoba C10 is the only one that meets my criteria. It comes with a hard-sided nylon case so that's an added benefit, but it is not an air-tight case. The wood has beautiful grains and is highly polished. I have been playing it for 10 months now and thoroughly enjoy it. I actually found it easier to play than my beginner Yamaha. The spruce helps project a clear sound. Sometimes, I strum with a nylon pick, and it projects even better so a pick-up and amp wouldn't be needed. If you prefer a more mellow sound, the cedar version of this guitar might be a better choice for you. However, I was disappointed that I had to pay for a guitar technician to set it up and file down the frets. The frets were too wide and extended beyond the edge of the neck. As a result, you can actually feel the sharp edges along the neck. The technician told me that the guitar was very dry, which caused the wood of the neck to shrink and the frets to protrude. The guitar was shipped from Arizona so I assume that the warehouse was probably too hot and dry for the guitar. Unfortunately, the guitar was not ready to be played out of the box. This guitar was difficult to find even in a store so I kept it and I do like it very much. Despite the problem with the frets, I am glad Amazon offers this beautiful guitar. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2012 by boomerwave1
    • Nice guitar except for the buzzes
I think that it is a good guitar at the price and would keep it except for buzzing issues in the base E and A strings. I took it to the local guitar shop and they tried it and agreed that it has some uneven frets from the fifth fret and up. They offered a luthier to have a look but why bother when its a new guitar that can be returned. I also noticed that the strings already had some wear out of the box so I suspect that it has been a floor demo at some shop. The issue now is whether to get something else in the price range or get a replacement. Other than the fret issue it would be a keeper and I'm disappointed. However, the buzzing is a real deal breaker. No matter how much care I give to fretting the note I get a fingernails-on-chalkboard buzz. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014 by lawrence ferrell

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